1550 North 115th StreetSeattle, WA 98133
Region: : WA - Seattle
Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) |
Total 2011 Cases | 175 |
Average amount Northwest Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $62,502.00 |
Average amount Medicare paid Northwest Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) | $13,696.00 |
Difference between what Northwest Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $48,806.00 |
Hospital's Markup: | 456% |
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $52,062.90 |
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $14,566.90 |
Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 20% higher |
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 2064 out of 2750 reported procedures |
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 25% |